Freddie Mac's CreditSmart Corriculum is a complementary curriculum to help consumers understand, build and maintain better credit.

In Module 10, you learned the various ways that you can begin to plan for your future. If owning a home is one of your goals, this module will help you get started.

You'll learn about the advantages of buying versus renting, and how to determine your readiness to buy a home. You'll also learn about the costs of owning a home, choosing a mortgage, finding a real estate professional and other steps to take to prepare to buy a home, including homeownership education and credit counseling.

Becoming a homeowner takes time, energy and money — but it's worth the effort.

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